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A quarterly publication of Anjamma Agi Reddy Engineering College for Women, Hyderabad
Issue No.4, October 2011

From the Principals Desk
Beware of e mail messages. Some inform that you have won a lottery. Others invite you to claim
an inheritance. Some are fake job offers. If you respond, they will ask you to deposit a
processing fee. It is best not to open mails from unknown persons. Simply delete them. Also do
not give your passwords, phone numbers and bank account details to anyone. The deceivers will
use the letterheads of reputed organizations. Recently one trickster collected one lakh rupees
each from a large number of unemployed youth and gave them fake job offers and even identity
cards of a reputed firm.
When you create a document or excel sheet or power point presentation in the computer,
you must keep copies at several places, in your pen drive, compact disc and e mail. Some times
your files are lost due to computer crash or even re-formatting. Files may disappear suddenly
from the pen drive too. Storing data in the compact disc is best. Again, if the disc is scratched,
you will not be able to retrieve the files. When you are copying files from the desktop to your
pen drive, open the pen drive and verify that the files are available in it. Ensure that what has
been copied is the entire file and not just the short cut. I have seen students crying after losing
their entire project work stored in a single device. You must take abundant precautionary
measures so that you do not lose the fruits of your hard work.
Even if you are eligible, you will not automatically receive the scholarship / fee
imbursement. First, you must apply for it online without waiting for the last date to arrive. Those
who already had in the previous year must apply for renewal. You must see the notice board
every day for information.
Those of you who are staying in hostel for the first time away from parents may be feeling
homesick. Do not remain in isolation. Talk to your friends and exchange views and information
every day. Be an extrovert.
In this issue, our students report on a seminar attended by them. Opportunities for women
engineers in the Indian Navy are presented. There are photographs from Independence Day and
Inauguration Day. There are Faculty views on Teachers Day. We have developments from far
and near and finally, a mini-debate.
- Dr. Palanki Balakrishna
AARW NEWSLETTER
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Independence Day: Deepa Prajwalana by Chairman, Mahaveer Education Society


Staff and students saluting the National Flag

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Independence Day: A section of the audience students


Independence Day: A section of the audience teachers

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Jyotsna has a profound message for the Nation


Mr. P Nooka Raju, Asst. Professor (Maths) receiving Merit Award from Chairman
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Secretary Mahaveer Education Society giving prizes


Chairman, Mahaveer Education Society, giving prizes
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Inaugural function August 25, 2011



Chairman addressing new students and parents
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Welcoming freshers on 25.8.2011


Our Ever Inspiring Cohesive Team of Teachers
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Independence Day Awards to Faculty Members
Meritorious Performance: K Ratna Deepika (English), Y Shyam Prasad Reddy (Engg.
Chemistry), Y Madhurima (CPDS), P Nooka Raju (Mathematics), Mrs. Lakshmi Savitri
Vatsalya (Engg. Physics, FET Qualified)

Toppers in I B.Tech Final Examinations
ECE: I Hasmath Sultana, II Chanda Parimala, III Nelanti Priyanka
CSE: I B. Mahalakshmi, II S Parvati, III P Pratyusha
EEE: I Sravya Kulkarni, II B Soundarya, III N Jamuna

Women in the forefront for Indian Culture and Values
Twelve of our students attended a one day seminar on 16.07.2011 at the Ramakrishna Mission.
The following are some of the points noted by them:
1. The position of Indian women is unique in the world. They have retained their traditional
values. At the same time they entered the work place where earlier only men were present
and excelled.
2. In the eyes of the Law, men and women are equal in opportunity. But in reality this has
not been the case. Both women and men have to move together to enable women to excel
in their roles.
3. Develop your own power of judgment; do not blindly follow some one like sheep
4. You can be modern in outlook and appearance without having to ape the West
5. Decision making and conflict resolutions skills need to be acquired
6. Do not compromise on your dignity. Define the boundaries of your behavior. With
discipline, never cross the boundary. Going too far may give a feeling of adventure but
may lead to unexpected and undesirable outcomes. You are aware of what happened
when Dharma Raja could not resist gambling. There is a danger of deviating from the
boundaries when you are angry with your friend or family or college or society and as a
revenge against some one or some thing. While it gives instant satisfaction, it will lead to
unforeseen consequences to you and to those around you.
7. Be a humanist rather than a feminist.
8. Be assertive, but not aggressive, not arrogant.
9. Be a master of your body. Train yourself to physically strong to be able to do something
worthwhile for the society.
10. Freedom does not include freedom to annoy others
11. It is the Character and not the Qualification that makes a man
12. Work, worship, control of the mind and meditation should be your routine
13. By meditation, you will improve concentration and memory. You will develop an inner
strength and peace. All these, in turn, boost your self confidence.
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14. Be aware of your potential and work to reach it fully. Eliminate negative thoughts and
fears and give a try for any task to be accomplished.
15. Time is the only resource that can not be recovered - manage it efficiently.
16. Never consider yourself to be alone; share your thoughts and experiences among others.
Try and be an extrovert. This will bring down stress drastically.
17. In an Ashram, every one is willing to do every job. Your workplace too is an ashram
warranting your total dedication. Work is worship.
18. Do not just stop with appreciating what you have learnt today. Apply it in your life.
19. Offer selfless prayer. Do not seek personal rewards from the Almighty. Seek His
blessings for all the under-privileged around you.
- Compiled by Omkare Swetha, R Anusha, B Sharada, S Rebati, A Soujanya,
Mrs. K Ratna Deepika, Assistant Professor who accompanied the girls to the Mission, adds:
1. Some people do the minimum required with a lot of grumbling while some others enjoy
doing the maximum possible. The future of India depends on those who choose to do
happily the maximum possible, be it in studies or discharge of duties at home and
workplace.
2. Women must be financially independent which gives them control over improving
themselves and their families.
3. Convert your Bhakti into Shakti.
4. Be Master of your body by regulated food intake and ample exercise and exertion.
5. You may not be able to change circumstances, but you can change your attitude.

Do not wait!
Do not save your loving speeches, for your friends till they are dead;
Do not write them on their tombstone, speak them rather now instead
- Anna Cummins
Important, the most and the least!
The six most important words are: I admit I made a mistake
The five most important words are: You did a good job
The four most important words are: What is your opinion?
The three most important words are: If you please
The two most important words are: Thank you
The least important word is: I
- Submitted by Y. Shyam Prasad Reddy, Asst. Professor (BSH)


Because I am a woman, I must make unusual efforts to succeed. If I fail, no one will say, She
does not have what it takes. They will say, Women do not have what it takes. Clare
Boothe Luce (1903-1987)
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My India is great!






There are two types of service in the Navy. One is called Permanent Commission and
requires 20 years of service. The other one is called Short Service Commission and
requires 10 years of service.
Women are not yet being sent on combat duties. Their services are utilized in certain
branches of the Navy, such as Education, Naval Architecture, Logistics, Navigation etc.
It is not a 9 to 5 job and requires total dedication.
In addition to normal duties, officers have opportunities for adventure, such as sky
diving, bungee jumping, hot air ballooning, etc. Facilities for all sports are available.
The benefits are liberal, and available to the whole family of the officer. These include
accommodation, medical assistance, navy schools for children, Leave Travel Concession.
Even during training, an officer is paid between 35 and 40 thousand rupees. It is earning
while training.
Officers are deputed to pursue M.Tech with full salary
Officers can marry after the age of 25 years.
Entry is through the Services Selection Board which releases advertisements in
newspapers and Employment News. There will be personal interview. Abilities in group
tasks, psychology and fifteen officer-like qualities are assessed. These include stamina,
courage, decision making, leadership, organizing skills etc.

In his Vote of thanks, principal said that dreaming is necessary so that one day the dreams could
translate into reality. He added that he is already imagining some of his beloved students in
sparkling white uniforms.
Opportunities for
Women in Indian Navy
Lieutenant Shwetha
Kapoor, Education
Branch, Indian Navy
visited our college on
30.07.2011 and
addressed our students.
Keeping the enthusiastic
audience spell bound,
she gave several pieces of
information and
answered all the
questions.



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Teachers Day Seminar on 5.9.2011
Principal Dr. Palanki Balakrishna welcomed the members to Teachers Day Seminar and said that it is a
special occasion for us as a day of remembrance of great teachers and also a day of rededication by
teachers to the service of the society. He invited the members to come forward and share their views with
the AARW family.
Mr. Ramana Kumar gave a brief sketch of the life and work of Dr. S. Radhakrishnan, whose birth
anniversary is celebrated as Teachers Day in India. He said that Radhakrishnan was a teacher who rose to
become the President of India and that teachers had a place of pride in guiding the destiny of the nation.
Mrs. Ratna Deepika said that teachers should extend concern and care for students beyond the subjects
taught and beyond the class room and become career builders of the students. Mrs. Madhu Bala stressed
that a student should never be branded as clever or dull. We should see the positive side of a student
and proceed to refine further. There are several cases where the so called dull students did very well at
college and in service. Mr. Nooka Raju said he always remembered his teacher who talked directly to the
class on any subject and any topic without having to refer to his notes or book. He never lost his patience
in spite of the tantrums of his students. Mrs. Madhurima recollected the adage Acharya Devo Bhava and
for this to be true, the teacher has to be professional in his subject and fair to all students. Mrs. Lakshmi
Savitri Vatsalya said that children learn by imitation. The relationship between the teacher and students
is analogous to that between parents and children. What the students pick up from teachers is not just
subject knowledge but mannerisms and outlook towards life too. She said that irrespective of level,
whether one is an attendant or a professor, we should excel in our job. She quoted Martin Luther King:
If it falls your lot to be a street sweeper, sweep streets like Michel Angelo painted pictures, like
Shakespeare wrote poetry, like Beethoven composed music; sweep streets so well that all the hosts of
Heaven and Earth will have to pause and say, Here lived a great sweeper, who did his job well. Mr.
VDS Kumar remembered his teacher who gave a seminar for three hours and the students were spell
bound as the delivery was rich in content and laced with humour. Mrs. Mamatha said that while the
parent is naturally the first guide, the teacher becomes second parent to the student. Mrs. Raja Ratnam
clarified the difference between a lecturer and a teacher and said that all of us should strive to be teachers
and not lecturers. Principal read out Abraham Lincolns letter to his sons teacher.
Message from a veteran on being a good Teacher
I have read with interest the qualities of a good teacher in your July 2011 Newsletter on your
web site. In my view, a good teacher should be an authority on what he teaches. His lectures
must be concise and at the same time comprehensive. Nothing material to the understanding of
the topic should be omitted. The teacher should have a clear and measured style of delivery. The
lecture should be live, where the spoken stream of thought is followed by the writing on board.
Power point presentations have their place but cannot be a substitute for regular class room
teaching. A teacher is effective only when he gets an idea of about how much of what is taught is
absorbed by students. Tutorials can help in this matter.
- Dr. P. Suryanarayana, Formerly, Dean, Maulana Azad National Institute of Technology, Bhopal


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Satisametha Purna Ahuti Homam by Chairman in the New premises



Chairman performing Saraswati Puja on 3.10.2011

A religious life is a struggle and not a hymn - Madame de Stael (1766-1817)

Well done is better than well said - Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790)

Be the change you wish to see in the world Mahatma Gandhi

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From Far and Near
The end of an era
At one time, astronauts splashed down in to the sea and waited for rescue. Then came the space
shuttle, the worlds first reusable spacecraft. It was perched on a rocket that blasted off into
space. The astronauts returned home in the shuttle, which permitted them to disembark with
gaiety on a regular airstrip. The five shuttles built carried out 355 persons to the International
Space Station. Hubble space telescope and several satellites were launched. There were two
disasters, one in 1984 and 2003. After 30 years, the era of the space shuttle is now over. The last
trip was that of /Atlantis which carried one years food supply to the ISS. The economic
downtrend in the US is one reason for abandoning the space shuttle to museum. An alternative is
the Soyuz rocket, but the one carrying cargo for the space station failed.

Happy birthday Neptune!
The orbit of the planet Neptune around the Sun is much longer than that of the Earth. Neptune
has completed one full circle around the Sun since its discovery in 1846. In other words, one
year spent on Neptune is equal to just 165 years on the Earth. It has 13 satellites and a thin ring
system. The average temperature is -235 C. Its atmosphere consists of 80% hydrogen, 19%
helium and 1% methane along with small quantities of other compounds. It is 38.87 times bigger
and 17.132 times more massive than Earth.

New Planets
While a circle has one centre, an ellipse has two. About 200 light years away from us, a new
planet has been discovered that orbits around two stars. A planet made of diamond is a little
farther away at 4000 light years. At one time the carbon core of the planet turned to diamond
under high pressure and then the outer layers peeled off leaving the diamond core.

Download your OS upgrade!
Apple has released a new version of its desktop operating system for Mac computers. It is
called Mac OS X Lion. This upgrade has over two hundred new features. The release is
download-only, that is, it will not be available in Parklane in compact disks. The computer that
many people use most is their mobile phone. Downloadable programs mean fewer trips to
stores to buy software. But that can also mean fewer sales for stores that depend on physical
products, including most video games. The cost savings are a big help to small businesses
trying to reach a wide market. Next to go may be software stored on individual computers.
Many companies are moving to cloud computing. The idea is to save money by storing
software on somebody else's servers in large data centers.

Silence please!
The hunting rate of whales is much higher than their birth rate, thanks to human population
explosion and its insatiable appetite. Even those that are still alive are facing noise pollution from
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ships, fishing trawlers, submarines and off-shore wind mills. Whales make sounds to
communicate with each other and to find food at the same frequency as that of the man made
noise. Sound travels much faster in water than in air. As a result, the whales (and all other marine
creatures) are confused and forced to emit louder sounds above the din. Studies show that this
has taken a toll on the food intake as well as multiplication of marine life. Some activists are
campaigning for ship engines and propellers that are less noisy. The technology of silent
submarines is likely to be used for other ships.

Old is gold!
Based on a survey of 3.4 lakh people, US researchers found that those over 50 years of age are
significantly happier and less worried than those below 50. Happiest persons were youngest
adults (18 yrs) and those in early seventies. Levels of stress were the highest for those between
22 and 25 years. Women at all ages reported more sadness, stress and worry than men. As
people grow older, they become more thankful for what they have.

No sleep, no dreams!
There are several people who can not sleep well. The net provides several tips reading a book,
drinking warm milk, taking a vitamin tablet, listening to soft music, counting sheep jumping over
a fence etc as non-addictive alternatives to sleeping pills. Researchers at the University of
Pittsburg have experimented with water cooled head caps. Water is made to circulate in tubes in
the cap. They found that cooling the brain below 14 C induces sleep. The chemical reactions in
the brain slow down at the lower temperature and put one to sleep.

Silvery clothes!
Silver is used in jewellery, electrical contacts and photographic plates. Silver coated quartz tiles
protect spacecraft from overheating. Silver imparts strength to Aluminium alloys. It is biostatic,
that is, bacteria will not grow on its surface. In the 5
th
century BC, Cyrus the Great carried water
in silver vessels in his military campaigns to keep it fit for drinking even after long storage.
Silver is used in wound dressings in hospitals. Silver treated fibers are used in making sports
clothing that remains fresh as the players sweat it out. The silver kills the odour generating
bacteria. The applications include mountaineering and expeditions.

Right to vote at last!
Saudi women will now be allowed for the first time in 2015 to stand for and vote in municipal
elections. British women voted in 1918, US women in 1920, Kuwaiti women in 2005, and UAE
women in 2006. A small step in Saudi Arabia, but a giant leap for womankind! As for driving a
car, they have to be content with the back seat variety, since car driving is a punishable with
lashes.
- Compiled by Dr. Palanki Balakrishna
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What is to be done to make India great? Recommendations from a mini-debate by class
representatives of I B.Tech:
Attack corruption in all forms on all fronts and at all levels head on, as the country lost
heavily due to it.
Do not follow leaders blindly decide by yourself what is good for the country.
Spend more money on infrastructure development even today there are villages which
can be reached only on foot and have no electricity and no internet.
Punish severely those exploiting child labour, bonded labour and slave labour.
Free medical care and compulsory primary education to all those below the poverty line.
Raise awareness to avoid wastage of food, water, electricity and most importantly, time.
Ban plastic bags, smoking, drinking and harmful pesticides and medicines.
Do not always think only about your meal, your pleasure, your college, your family and
your future. Teach at least one poor child in your locality. Set aside some of your pocket
money for poor people.
- Pratima Dhanraj, Ch. Mounika, D Vaishnavi, A Sneha, S Sushmitha



Treat a person as he is, and he will remain as he is. Treat him as he could be,
and he will become what he should be Jimmy Johnson (b.1943)

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Mahaveer Educational Society
Chairman: Sri. S. Sudershan Reddy garu, Secretary: Sri. S Surender Reddy garu.

Anjamma Agi Reddy Engineering College for Women
Vyasapuri, Bandlaguda, Keshavgiri PO., Hyderabad 500005.
EAMCET Code: AARW, JNTUH Code: 8P
Phone: (91) (40) 65810046. www.anjamma.ac.in
Principal and Newsletter Editor: Dr. Palanki Balakrishna, principal.8p@gmail.com

Committed to Education, Emancipation and Empowerment of Women

Pride of AARW
Hashmath Sultana, topped I B.Tech Final Examination. She also has the
unique distinction of 100% attendance during the whole academic year. She
was also crowned as Ms. Fresher in the college picnic.